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A health worker administers polio drops to a child during a door-to-door poliovirus vaccination campaign on the outskirts of Peshawar on October 5, 2024. — AFPThe Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Health Services, Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Barath, on Wednesday, raised concerns over the lack of polio vaccinations given to children across the country this year despite ramping up campaign efforts.He sounded alarms as he highlighted that 60% of children in this year’s polio cases did not receive any routine immunisation vaccine. “The severity of the disease in children was also observed due to lack of vaccination,” said Bharath before directing the…
Mariah Carey reveals why she canceled Pennsylvania showMariah Carey has cancelled her show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after falling ill with flu symptoms.On Wednesday, the 55-year-old songstress took to her X account to announce the bad news to her fans just hours before her performance. “Pittsburgh, I am sorry to say, I’ve come down with the flu,” Mariah penned in a statement.“It breaks my heart that I unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show,” added the We Belong You hitmaker. “I love you all so much.”For those unversed, Mariah was scheduled to perform at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday as part…
General view as people pray inside Saudi Arabia World Cup bid exhibition after FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup hosts on December 11, 2024. — Reuters Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of the 2034 World Cup by FIFA on Wednesday, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport.At the same time, a virtual Congress of world football’s governing body confirmed that Morocco, Spain and Portugal will be joint hosts of the 2030 World Cup, which will also see three games played in South America. Saudi Arabia also hosts several high-profile events including a Formula One Grand…
An undated picture of ICC Champions Trophy. — AFP/File No deal reached between PCB, BCCI on “hybrid” format.ICC still unable to announce schedule for the event.Under hybrid model, Pakistan-Indian match to be played in Dubai. The saga of next year’s cricket Champions Trophy drags on, with sources saying Thursday that no agreement has been reached on a proposed “hybrid” format allowing India to play their matches outside host nation Pakistan.The nuclear-armed neighbours have fought three wars since being carved out of the subcontinent’s partition in 1947 and that rivalry is often reflected on the cricket field.The eight-team tournament hit a snag…
A representational image shows an illustration of the WhatsApp logo. — UnsplashHave you ever received a WhatsApp message or channel update in a language you don’t understand, forcing you to rely on a translation tool? This can also lead to important messages being overlooked. Fortunately, WhatsApp is working on an exciting new feature that will enable users to seamlessly translate chat messages and channel updates directly within the app. The popular Meta-owned instant-messaging app’s new translating feature, which is set to be rolled out in a future update, is designed to enhance communication without violating user privacy.According to WABetaInfo, translations via the new…
The logo of Google is seen at the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 14, 2023. — ReutersGoogle’s Year in Search report reveals that people around the globe were tuning in for updates on the US election, the latest iPhone release, major movie premieres, TikTok trends, style tips and more, the New York Post reported. Top searched items in different categories are mentioned below: SearchesCopa AmericaUEFA European ChampionshipICC Men’s T20 World CupIndia vs EnglandLiam PayneDonald TrumpIndia vs BangladeshiPhone 16Olympic Games Paris 2024Catherine, Princess of WalesNews US ElectionExcessive heatOlympicsHurricane Milton台風…
A representational image showing a person using a cellphone. — AFP/FileSYDNEY: Australia is considering introducing rules to “create a financial incentive” for big tech firms to pay Australian media companies for news content on their platforms.The Australian government’s plans were announced by Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones on Thursday. Described as a “news bargaining initiative”, the move will put pressure on global tech giants like Facebook-owner Meta platforms and Google to pay publishers for content or face the risk of paying millions to continue operations in Australia.”The News Bargaining Initiative will […] create a financial incentive for agreement-making…
Top rebel commander Abu Mohammed al-Golani speaks to a crowd at Ummayad Mosque in Damascus, Syria, on December 8, 2024. —ReutersSharaa must balance demands for justice from victims.Those who tortured, killed detainees to be hunted: Sharaa.”Financially we are very bad,” says interim ruler Bashir.DAMASCUS: The main commander of the fighters who toppled Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday that he would dissolve the security forces of the former regime, close its prisons and hunt down anyone involved in the torture or killing of detainees.Syrian rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa — better known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani — said in a statement to…
Supreme Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail. — SC websiteFederal lawyer argues military court cases centre on Article 8.Justice Hilali notes FIRs missing for detained individuals.Bench to continue military court hearings tomorrow in Islamabad.ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail on Thursday questioned the legitimacy of trying civilians under the armed forces’ disciplinary framework, during the hearing of intra-court appeals against military courts’ decisions.The seven-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard the appeals. The bench also included Justice Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Shahid Bilal…